Who painted Elephant and Clown (L'Elephant et le Clown)?

Elephant and Clown (L'Elephant et le Clown) was painted by Henri-Charles Guérard in 1889.

Where can I see Elephant and Clown (L'Elephant et le Clown)?

Elephant and Clown (L'Elephant et le Clown) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Elephant and Clown (L'Elephant et le Clown)?

Elephant and Clown (L'Elephant et le Clown) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Elephant and Clown (L'Elephant et le Clown)

Henri-Charles Guérard , 1889

Elephant and Clown (L'Elephant et le Clown) is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Charles Guérard. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2016.177
Credit line: Bequest of Elizabeth Carroll Shearer

About this work

Overview

Elephant and Clown (L'Elephant et le Clown) is a print created by French artist Henri Charles Guérard around 1889. It is a drawing held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a clown riding an elephant that stands on a star-covered ball. The clown is inverted, grasping the elephant's back with one arm and waving with the other, creating a sense of precarious balance.

Technique & Style

The illustration conveys a feeling of instability, with the elephant's trunk curled downward and the stars on the ball appearing to float, adding to the overall sense of wobbling motion.